Good points about heat tape—I've had decent luck with it myself, but yeah, installation quality is everything. One thing I've wondered about though: h...

True, but comfort can indirectly help conservation. If you're not jumping out of the way of cold water shocks, you're probably taking shorter showers ...

Totally feel you on this. I've had my share of plastic fitting nightmares...ended up switching to metal fittings too, and honestly, it's worth the ext...

I've tried both methods at different times, and here's my take: - Baking soda + vinegar: It's eco-friendly, cheap, and easy to do. But honestly, for ...